Another lobster mini-season approaches and I would like to remind visitors of a few important rules.

1. During the two-day mini-season, diving/snorkling is prohibited within 300 ft of any improved shoreline. This includes, houses, roadways, etc. So, please do not attempt to take lobsters from canals. Basically, you have to dive from a boat more than 300ft from shore. This ordinance is actually criminal.

2. Noise ordinances are strictly enforced by the local authorities. Please respect the permanent residences and do not throw loud parties at your rentals.

3. Do not discard the lobster heads into our canals. The dead carcasses scare off our sea life.

The last last few mini-seasons have brought numerous injuries and a few deaths each year. Please be careful, don't dive alone, and make it out of here safely.